--- title: "The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary — check charity number 516072 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 516072. Education/training charity based in Wilford Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-dorothy-lawson-memorial-bursary retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:01:06.570Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary is a registered charity (number 516072) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £886 (year ending 2021-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary? Registered charity number 516072 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Wilford Street Latest income (year ending 2021-12-31) £886 ## What does The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary do? To apply trust funds for the benefit of the public in the sound development, administration and knowledge of the law in Nottinghamshire by enabling magistrates to attend legal conferences and courses and by providing or assisting in the provision of a law library for them. ## What causes is The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-dorothy-lawson-memorial-bursary&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary a legitimate charity? Yes. The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 516072) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary's charity number? The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary's charity number is 516072. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 516072? Search 516072 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary do? To apply trust funds for the benefit of the public in the sound development, administration and knowledge of the law in Nottinghamshire by enabling magistrates to attend legal conferences and courses and by providing or assisting in the provision of a law library for them. Does The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary? The Dorothy Lawson Memorial Bursary does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/516072).